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Manchin Signs On as Co-Sponsor for Union-Strengthening PRO Act
Some Democratic senators, however, have not yet signaled if they will vote for the bill or not.
100 Days After Capitol Attack, Pelosi Renews Call for “9/11-Style” Commission
Republicans have so far refused to budge on forming a commission, citing partisan concerns regarding its makeup.
AOC, Sanders Are Reintroducing Their Green New Deal for Public Housing Bill
The progressives’ bill calls for investing over $100 billion in public housing over the next decade.
Poll Shows Support for Supreme Court Tenure Limits, Split Over Adding Justices
Just 22 percent of respondents in the poll felt there shouldn't be any limits on tenure for justices of the Court.
24 Senators Urge Biden to Close Guantánamo Bay Prison
40 men are still being held at the military prison despite global outrage over its long record of torture.
Biden Breaks Promise on Refugee Resettlement, Imposing Trump’s “Draconian” Cap
Democratic aides are accusing Biden of prolonging Trump’s cruel refugee policies due to fears about “optics.”
FedEx’s Phone Policy Meant Workers Were Unable to Reach Families After Shooting
Eight people were killed in the Indianapolis shooting. There have been 45 mass shootings in the last month.
Billionaires’ Pandemic Profits Alone Could Pay for Most of Infrastructure Plan
American billionaires’ collective wealth has grown by 55 percent to a whopping $4.56 trillion during the pandemic.
Support for Infrastructure Plan Goes Up When Corporate Tax Increase Is Mentioned
Biden is proposing increasing the corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 28 percent to help pay for the plan.
Families Should Expect Child Tax Credit Payments Starting in July, IRS Says
Depending on children's ages, families can expect between $250 to $300 per month in payments for each child.